Sri Lanka ‘A’ clinched the three-match unofficial ODI series against South Africa ‘A’ with a game to spare as they registered a 31-run win in the second game played today (2nd September) at Potchefstroom.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka skipper Pasindu Sooriyabandara opted to bat first with an unchanged playing XI.
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Kamil Mishara and Lahiru Udara opened the innings for the visitors but their stay at the crease lasted only 6 overs as the former departed after making only 10 runs.
Last game’s top scorer Nuwanidu Fernando lost his wicket for just 2 runs while the skipper Sooriyabandara contributed with only 21 runs.
When Sri Lanka were in a spot of bother at 85/3, Udara and Sahan Arachchige gave impetus to the innings, adding 72-run partnership for the 4th wicket.
Udara was the top scorer for Sri Lanka as he made 86 runs off 95 balls with 11 fours and a six while Arachchige hit 52 runs off 56 balls with 4 fours and a six.
Chamindu Wickramasinghe and Sonal Dinusha finished things off with crucial knocks off 48 and 37* respectively helping the visitors post another solid total on the board.
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In reply, the hosts were bowled out for 239 as wrist-spinner Dushan Hemantha ripped through the South African batting lineup with a five-fer.
The third and final unofficial ODI between the two sides will be played on the 4th September at the same venue.
Brief Scores
Sri Lanka ‘A’ – 270/7 (50) Lahiru Udara 86, Sahan Arachchige 52, Chamindu Wickramasinghe 48, Sonal Dinusha 37*, Pasindu Sooriyabandara 21, Andile Simelane 2/24, Andile Phehlukwayo 2/52
South Africa ‘A’ – 239 (41.1) Matthew Breetzke 74, Meeka-eel Prince 44, Senuran Muthusamy 37, Andile Simelane 27, Andile Phehlukwayo 24, Dushan Hemantha 5/48, Wanuja Sahan 2/52
Result – Sri Lanka ‘A’ won by 31 runs
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